I configured this metrics in the HoboNickels.conf file, but they are limitited to 20 for split (5 is default), and 40 for combine (10 is default). This is not enough for large stakes, my stakes easiliy use 2 full cores, and the splits not yet finished. I can heat my room with it. (I'm using 1.5.0.0)
To the developers, the divisions by 500 or 250 are enough, please remove the configuration thresolds.